The Jugurthine War 112–106 BC
rome's long war in north africa
$31.19
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2025
Summary
Rome’s African Agony: The Jugurthine War, 112-106 BC
The fascinating story of Republican Rome’s gruelling six-year campaign against the insurgent Numidian warlord, Jugurtha.
Jugurtha, the adoptive son of Micipsa, king of the Numidians, was initially a much-respected ally of Rome, fighting gallantly alongside the Romans during the Numantine War in Iberia. Over the course of the campaign, however, the ambitious and hot-headed Jugurtha fell in with more unsavou…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472865465 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472865464 |
| Series: | Campaign |
| Author: | Nic Fields, Marco Capparoni |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 182mm x 10mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
It provides an excellent and pithy description of the causes and actions of the war and provides, as Osprey always does, an introduction into a fascinating topic. * Army Rumour Service *Fields works his way through the causes and consequences while narrating the main events in his usual authoritative manner, supported by Osprey’s customary high quality graphics and illustrations. * Neil Smith *
About The Author
Nic Fields
Dr Nic Fields has a BA and PhD in Ancient History from the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School in Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.
Marco Capparoni is a fine artist and illustrator for wargames, fiction and non-fiction publishers and private commissions specializing in history and military history.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.